If your workers’ comp claim is denied, you can appeal the decision by going through the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). When appealing a workers’ compensation claim denial, there are certain steps that you will need to take, including filing a claim with the WCAB in your state. What Is the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board? The
A putative class action is a lawsuit brought by one or more named plaintiffs on behalf of a potential group of similar individuals (known as a class) who allegedly suffered a common injury. Attorneys are seeking damages for the group rather than for a single plaintiff. What Is a Class Action Lawsuit? A class action
Ankin Law attorney, Brien DiNella was able to help a convenience store worker receive permanent partial disability benefits that were over twice the amount offered in pretrial by the store. The 26-year-old woman was working for Speedway LLC as a customer service representative when she slipped on ice near the back entrance of the store.
When a loved one is lost in an accident, surviving family members can obtain financial compensation by asserting a wrongful death lawsuit. A wrongful death lawsuit is based on the Illinois Wrongful Death Act and the Illinois Survival Claim Act. Different parties can make claims for compensation under each statute. If the case settles, the distribution
Arbitration of disputes can be used to resolve medical malpractice issues out of court. Arbitrators decide the outcome of medical malpractice arbitration cases and are typically chosen through the agreement of both parties. In Illinois, the Health Care Arbitration Act dictates how arbitration of disputes should be used in medical malpractice. Arbitration helps resolve medical
When lawyers turn down medical malpractice cases, it’s typically because they feel the claims are not winnable. Other reasons for rejection include believing that the damages would be less than the costs of litigation and a heavy caseload that would keep the attorney from focusing on the malpractice case. Lawyers might see cases as not winnable because the
Your chances of winning a medical malpractice suit depend on the evidence in your case and the skill of your attorney. A two-decade analysis of data on outcomes of medical malpractice claims found that physicians won around 50% of cases with compelling proof of medical malpractice. The study was first published in the Clinical Orthopedics
Knowing how to act during a workers’ compensation deposition can improve your chances of achieving a favorable outcome. When undergoing a workers’ compensation deposition, it’s important to act courteously and answer questions honestly and clearly, while only giving the information you need to provide. There are guidelines to follow during a deposition that can help
After an injury, you may wonder, “does my employer have to hold my job while I’m on workers’ comp?” Your employer does not have to keep your position open while you are receiving workers’ comp benefits in Illinois. The employer can fill your position with someone else and provide you with an appropriate replacement position.
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